C5 Dash 8 Warning Systems Flashcards
1
Q
Takeoff Warning Horn
A
Sounds if weight on wheels, one or both power levers above 50% torque,and one of the following exists:
- Elevator Trim out of T/O range
- Flaps extended more than 20º or less than 5º
- One or both condition levers not at MAX
- Parking Brake lever selected to park
- Engine ECU not at TOP
Takeoff horn ceases when aircraft is configured properly
2
Q
Landing Gear Warning
A
Activated by the PSEU and sounds if gear has not been extended and either of the following conditions exists:
- Flaps are selected to 15º or greater
- Autofeather is Off
- Power Levers below the T/O position
- OR -
- One or both power levers are at or near FLT IDLE
- Airspeed below 130 kts.
1st Condition cannot be silenced except by lowering gear.
3
Q
Beta Warning System
A
Activated by inadvertant or deliberate raising of power lever triggers in flight.
Functional at all power lever positions when aircraft is above 20 ft radar altitude.
4
Q
Overspeed Warning
A
Airspeed above VMO